Connecticut Sun

After winning 21 games and making the playoffs for the first time in four seasons, the Connecticut Sun rewarded its coach and general manager, Curt Miller, with a contract extension through 2021 on Tuesday.

"I am really excited about the extension offer," Miller said. "I am excited about the long-term belief in the direction and vision we have moving forward. Obviously, having spent the majority of my career in the collegiate game, I understand that [job] security can be rather short at times. My staff and I are looking forward to continuing to build on the momentum we had throughout this season."

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